Assistant Manager-Coordination & Strategic management Cell

Chandigarh University; Mohali; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandigarh University is seeking an Assistant Manager to support planning, coordination, monitoring, and execution of strategic initiatives across departments. The role demands strong coordination, analytical, communication, and project management skills to ensure timely implementation and effective follow-up with stakeholders.

The position involves assisting in planning, coordinating with multiple departments, preparing MIS reports and presentations, and maintaining documentation for strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in coordination, strategic planning, project management, administration, or operations.
• Experience in an educational institution, corporate organization, or large-scale organization will be an added advantage.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing strategic initiatives, projects, and institutional priorities.
• Coordinate with various departments, units, and stakeholders for smooth execution of assigned projects.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of action items.
• Prepare MIS reports, presentations, dashboards, and progress reports for management.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with concerned departments regarding pending tasks and deliverables.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational processes.
• Organize review meetings and prepare agendas, minutes of meetings, and action trackers.
• Analyze data and prepare reports to support management decision-making.
• Identify operational gaps, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain proper documentation and records related to strategic projects and coordination activities.
• Assist senior management in reviewing departmental performance and achievement of targets.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between management and various departments.
• Handle confidential information and strategic matters with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Problem-solving

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Time-management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job description:

The Assistant Manager will support the planning, coordination, monitoring, and execution of strategic initiatives across departments. The role requires strong coordination, analytical, communication, and project management skills to ensure timely implementation of organizational priorities and effective follow-up with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing strategic initiatives, projects, and institutional priorities.
• Coordinate with various departments, units, and stakeholders for smooth execution of assigned projects.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of action items.
• Prepare MIS reports, presentations, dashboards, and progress reports for management.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with concerned departments regarding pending tasks and deliverables.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational processes.
• Organize review meetings and prepare agendas, minutes of meetings, and action trackers.
• Analyze data and prepare reports to support management decision-making.
• Identify operational gaps, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain proper documentation and records related to strategic projects and coordination activities.
• Assist senior management in reviewing departmental performance and achievement of targets.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between management and various departments.
• Handle confidential information and strategic matters with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in coordination, strategic planning, project management, administration, or operations.
• Experience in an educational institution, corporate organization, or large-scale organization will be an added advantage.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.